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Posted on 16 Dec 09
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A successful second Church21 Conference
The second Parish Development Conference has taken place in Dublin and was judged to be a great success by all who attended.
St Patrick’s College in Dublin was full as 112 delegates from the 25 participating parishes gathered plus a 38 strong team of contributors, facilitators, visitors, musicians and committee members, not to mention the audio/video man!
It was a packed programme with keynote speaker, Rev Ian Coffey, anchoring each session and others, such as Bishops Ken Clarke and Ken Good, contributing on the theme. There were exercises for the parish teams to complete and a little time to discuss what had been shared from the front. On Saturday afternoon delegates were offered a selection of practical workshops and had the chance to attend 2 each.
But it wasn’t all about learning. Worship was a key element in the Conference and we gathered in the College Chapel to express our worship in several different ways: Taize, Iona, Wordless Worship, vibrant praise with the Wicklow Gospel Choir on Saturday evening and a service of Holy Communion to finish on Sunday morning.
Nor did we miss out on the chance to ‘chill out’ as each evening ended with time to relax and chat in the student lounge over a glass of wine and a few nibbles.
Here’s what some of the participants said:
I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ for the weekend you put together. It was engaging, encouraging, envisioning and a lot more besides.
The whole atmosphere was wonderful, we were thoroughly spoilt, and it was very inspiring, We all went home full of enthusiasm and now we have to dissect and work out where we go from here.
It was a fantastic conference, superbly prepared and lovingly delivered. Thank you all very much indeed for giving so much.
And from a facilitator:
The parish that I am facilitating this time around went away talking about how they could bring home to the rest of the parish “ the buzz” they encountered at the weekend!
Posted on 16 Oct 09
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Church 21 Newsletter
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Posted on 1 Jul 09
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Parishes Gather for Team Together Day
One hundred and twenty delegates from around Ireland attended the Church21 Team Together Day in All Hallow’s College, Dublin. Sacrificing a few hours on St Valentine’s Day, representatives from 25 parishes began their Church21 journey in earnest.
Chairman of the Parish Development Working Group, Rev Paul Hoey, outlined the Church21 process and guest speaker Bishop Ken Good was inspirational as he shared on the topic of “The Expectant 
Church”. Chris Hollies, church development consultant, introduced the Preparation Course and management consultant, Ruth Handy, orientated parishes for the facilitation process. There was some group work within and between teams and the day finished with lunch. Some parishes also had the chance to meet with their facilitator for the first time.
“Can’t wait to get started!” commented one delegate, and our prayers are with the teams as they bring the Church21 vision back to their congregations.
Posted on 20 Feb 09
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Twenty five parishes join Church21 Programme 2
The second Church21 Programme is now underway with twenty five parishes joining the process. Whilst not every diocese is represented, we are delighted to be working with a diverse group of churches from around the island. It is our prayer that as these parishes and their facilitators journey together, they will be enriched by each others’ experiences and together discover God’s vision for their parish and community.
Armagh
- Milltown
- Drumcree
- Diamond and Tartaraghan
- Loughgall and Grange
- Kilmore and St Saviour’s
Clogher
- Dromore
- Magheracross
- Galloon Group
Connor
- Carnmoney
Cork
- Mallow Union
Down and Dromore
- Seagoe
- Hillsborough
- Ballymacarrett Group
- Gilnahirk
- Lecale Group
- Down Group
- Bright Group
- Dromara
Dublin
- Raheny and Coolock
- Celbridge
- Donoughmore
- Howth
Derry
- Castlederg and Killeter
Kilmore and Elphin
- Florencecourt Group
- Drumcliffe
Posted on 12 Feb 09
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Church21 Introductory Day
Church21 began its second cycle in November with an introductory event for interested churches. Seventy-eight delegates, clergy and lay, from twenty-eight parishes across Ireland, gathered in Dublin to hear presentations about the programme
The keynote speaker was Rev Ian Coffey, presently Director of Leadership Training at Moorlands College in Dorset, and a valuable contributor to the first programme. Rev Adrian Wilkinson, Rector of Douglas Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Cork, shared his experiences of Church21 and there were also presentations from Bishop Ken Clarke and Paul Hoey, Chairman of the Working Group.
Why not read some stories of those involved?
Posted on 1 Feb 08
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